We joined the results presentation by The Red Dot School at Sagishima, the island of the Seto Inland Sea. I was very impressed by the unique and great works by the school members gathered from all over the world. I’m already looking forward to the next project now!
Our lunch gathering is an event where students bring a homemade dish and enjoy lunch together. This time, we had a delicious spread including ginger pork, potato salad, and tomato soup. Everyone enjoyed the meal in a lively and friendly atmosphere!
At our monthly seminar, students share updates about their recent activities, and this time, we had many wonderful presentations, including travel experiences and recommended books!
Additionally, we shared insights into the renovation project of the former Kino Police Residence in Osakikamijima Town. We also exchanged feedback on the “Connected by the Sea Art Walk Event,” which took place on May 3rd and 4th, and discussed ideas to further enhance our future initiatives. It was a truly meaningful and engaging session!
After the seminar, we held a welcome party! We welcomed six fourth-year undergraduate students and one first-year master’s student, bringing together a diverse and lively group. We’re excited for all the activities and collaborations ahead this year!
We appreciate your support for the newly restructured Sumakura-Ishigaki Laboratory, and we look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
Prof. Shuichi Matsumura, president of Kobe Design University and former professor of the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, gave a special lecture. He spoke about the beginnings of the industrialization and lectured on the conception and architecture of Buckminster Fuller and Mr./Mrs. Eames.
On November 22, 2024, special classes were held at Yasuhigashi Elementary School .This is the third time that we have held this class with three construction companies .Classes were given on architecture, carpentry, and the connection between forests and architecture, and ended with a chopstick-making workshop.
竹中大工道具館前での集合写真 / Group Photo in front of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum旧山邑家住宅 / Former Yamamura Family Residence旧山邑家住宅前での集合写真 / Group Photo in front of the Former Yamamura Family Residence大報恩寺前での集合写真 / Group Photo in front of Daiho-onji Temple大阪木材仲買会館 / Osaka Lumber Brokerage Hall大阪木材仲買会館前での集合写真 / Group Photo in front of Osaka Lumber Brokerage Hallうめきた公園 / UMEKITA PARKうめきた公園での集合写真 / Group Photo at UMEKITA PARK
On November 9-12, 2024, we had the Lab’s trip around Kyoto. We were able to observe a wide variety of architecture, regardless of genre, and deepen their understanding of architectural space and technology. In addition, there were many other activities, such as a get-together with OBOG and free time to explore. Everyone enjoyed the whole experience of actually seeing, touching, and feeling the architecture. I am looking forward to next year’s seminar trip!
On November 3, 2024, we held a stall at the University Festival of Hiroshima University. The content of the event was a chopstick and spoon making workshop. The event was a great success, with 75 people coming to make chopsticks and 14 people coming to make spoons! Customers said they were happy to be able to experience woodworking at a university festival. It was a great opportunity for us to talk with many people.
JLL東京オフィスは、2023年度グッドデザイン賞を受賞しました。今回見学させていただくオフィスでは、Activity Based Working (ABW)の導入により、社員が自身の業務に最適な場所を自由に選べる柔軟な働き方が非常に印象的でした。また、オフィス内には大型モニターも設置されており、利用者は自分の位置を確認しやすく、全体の動きを把握することで、自由度を保ちながらも秩序を保ち、効率を向上させています。
We were guided by Mr. Yuji Mizokami, visiting professor at Hiroshima University and an alumnus of our Seminar, to visit JLL’s Tokyo Office.
At JLL’s Tokyo office, we were impressed by the flexible working style of the employees who can freely choose the most suitable location for their work through the introduction of Activity Based Working. Monitors are also installed in the office, making it easy for users to check their positions and keep track of the overall movement, maintaining order and improving efficiency while maintaining a degree of freedom. Each area has its own space suitable for concentration and communication. In particular, the space inspired by the “Enko-gawa” incorporates Japanese elements and functions as a warm place to relax during breaks from work, creating a natural harmony in the working environment.
It was an amazing experience for us to learn not only the advanced architectural spatial expression, but also Mr. Mizukami’s thoughts on traditional culture and architecture.
We visited “Bonapour” in Setoda-cho, Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Bonapool is a complex facility consisting of [employment support, accommodation, and exchange space].
On the day of the tour, the head of the facility gave us a tour of the facility and explained Toyo Ito’s design philosophy for each space. He also explained how the facility was designed from a welfare perspective.
It was a very valuable experience for me to be able to see parts of the facility that I would not normally be able to see. I also enjoyed the delicious citrus products sold in the facility! Thank you very much for giving us this opportunity.
Dr. Dahniar, who completed her PhD at Hiroshima University in the summer of 2020, came to Japan for the first time in four years and visited Hiroshima University. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Architecture at Hasanuddin University (Makassar, Sulawesi) in the Republic of Indonesia.
Dr. Dahniar came to Japan to exchange views and opinions on educational and academic collaboration between Hasanuddin University and Hiroshima University in architecture. In response to the six-member delegation’s visit, the Hiroshima University Architecture Group held a meeting and showed them our facilities.
I believe that there is much to learn from Southeast Asian countries and regions in improving Japanese architecture, so I hope to promote research collaborations and student exchange gradually.
Dr. Dahniar belonged to our laboratory, so she visited our laboratory room for the first time in a long time as part of the facility tour after the conference.
